Brcko: A name to remember

AUTHOR(S)

Kitfield, James

PUB. DATE

December 1997

SOURCE

National Journal;12/13/97, Vol. 29 Issue 50, p2524

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Examines the deployment of the United States' troops in the Bosnian town of Brcko. Decision for the town's control; Strategic importance; Extension of troop deployment; Creation of policy proposals; Variability in approaches; Establishment of a paramilitary police force.

ACCESSION #

119335

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